Fundamental Particle (Noun)
Meaning
(physics) a particle that is less complex than an atom; regarded as constituents of all matter.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Physicists believe that fundamental particles make up the entire universe, from stars to planets to humans.
- Electrons and quarks are examples of fundamental particles that cannot be further broken down into simpler components.
- Theories about fundamental particles have been extensively tested in high-energy particle accelerators around the world.
- According to the Standard Model of particle physics, there are 17 known types of fundamental particles, including fermions and bosons.
- Understanding the properties of fundamental particles is key to understanding the nature of matter itself.